Conversion of sick leave benefits are available for employees with 60 days or more of accrued sick leave consistent with the formula outlined under Section 8.9 of the Personnel Regulations.
Term life insurance benefits available through policies provided and paid for by the City of Oakwood.

Public Works Personnel

Death benefits through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) (benefits based on years of service).
Conversion of sick leave benefits are available for employees with 60 days or more of accrued sick leave consistent with the formula outlined under Section 8.9 of the Personnel Regulations.

Safety Department Personnel

Death benefits through the Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F)(benefits based on years of service).
Conversion of sick leave benefits are available for employees with 60 days or more of accrued sick leave consistent with the formula outlined under Section 8.9 of the Personnel Regulations.
Life insurance benefits in the amount stipulated in labor contracts between the Oakwood FOP and OPBA, and the City of Oakwood.
Dependents may be eligible for additional benefits through local, state or national police and fire organizations.

City staff is available to answer any questions regarding benefits to which the spouse or beneficiaries may be entitled. City staff will assist in any way we can to expedite the payment of monies to which the employee's spouse or beneficiaries may be entitled.

ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL BENEFITS

Section 11.1 – Employee Assistance Program. The City of Oakwood recognizes that employees sometimes must cope with a wide range of problems that can interfere with job performance and productivity. To assist employees in doing so, the City has established an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide employees with professional counseling services to help them deal with personal difficulties.

Employees who need counseling or other help in dealing with personal problems (including but not limited to alcoholism, drug abuse, financial, emotional, mental or family